June 13, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that notice of the meeting was published in the Phonograph Herald.
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1.2. Recognition of Posted Notice of the Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the wall of the meeting room.
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2. Roll Call
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3. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. None were made, and the minutes were declared approved.
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4. Bills As Presented By the Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1. Depreciation Bills
Computer Hardware, $692.58 (3 Chromebooks for English Dept), $4,986.00 (5 laptops for teachers), $9,079.60 (40 Chromebooks)
Parts Bin, $2,359.00 (Air Compressor)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1.1. Winsupply $271.84, (drains for the FBall field)
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4.1.2. GT Fire and Security $3,456.71 (control Box for Heritage)
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5. Building Maintenance Fund Bills
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5.1. Loup Valley Supply $67,752.30 (final payment)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report.
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7. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public.
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8. New Business
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8.1. Board needs to consider accepting the high bid for the 1994 Bus.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. Board needs to consider offering a classified contract to Kathleen Kuszak for Special Education Para Educator.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Board needs to discuss offering food services to Kid Academy.
Discussion:
Supt. Poppert stated that Mandy Anderson, Director of Kids Academy Daycare, located in the same building as the school's preschool and afterschool programs, has inquired about the possibility of having the school supply lunch to the Academy, as meals are already being delivered to the preschool. Someone from the State indicated to Ms. Anderson that such services seem to be a trend recently. It was noted that Kids Academy is a private entity, completely separate from the school, but that the school is sharing heating and A/C costs, internet services, and the playground, so there is a relationship between the school and Kids Academy. No decision was made.
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8.4. Board needs to consider adopting the Handbook as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
A final draft of the handbook had been developed, but shortly before the meeting the principals received some information that needs to be included. Pending these revisions, that handbook will be approved.
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8.5. Board needs to discuss KSB Policy Service for board policies. Cost is $9,500
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The current policy manual will remain in effect for the 2016-17 school year, while the new policies are reviewed.
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8.6. Board member Ken Swinarski would like to discuss Policy 1005.07.
Discussion:
The policy was discussed.
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8.7. . Board needs to review Policies 401-404.10.
Discussion:
Policies will not be reviewed because a new policy service is going to be in use.
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8.8. Board needs to consider accepting the option report as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.9. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Intensive data analysis sessions have been completed, revealing some strengths and concerns, especially regarding 8th grade test scores over the years. Various factors are being discussed. Reorganization has occurred in the elementary to keep all grade level classrooms in the same area. 4-6 grade will be on the junior high schedule.
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8.10. Report from Building Committee
Discussion:
Completion of track work will be completed by August. Renovations in the Heritage building will be completed next week. Gym resurfacing will be done this summer. Radiant heat will be installed in the bus barn. Cleaning inside the school is proceeding.
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8.11. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Supt. Poppert reported on the School Law Conference, including service animals, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Supt. Poppert is considering applying for the Consolidation Board. Online policies will continue to be posted on the NETS website.
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8.11.1. Law update
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8.11.2. Consolidation Board
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8.11.3. Policies online
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8.12. Review Board Calendar
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9. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 10:00pm.
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